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Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:07:11 GMT

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A Dogs Life | Dancing Dog Blog

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:25:28 GMT

It finally happened this past weekend: Bandit fell into my dads pond.
After nearly three months of having our dog, we still dont know how he feels about the water. In two previous visits to my parents house in western Massachusetts, hed shown great interest in my fathers koi, going so far as to dip a paw in the water, but never jumping in. Whether it was because he was afraid, or because we shooed him away, we dont know.
But on the Fourth of July, while staring intently at the fish, one of the stones he was standing on wobbled loose and plopped into the water. Bandit followed suit. I ran outside and found him treading water and taking an occasional snap at a passing fish. The ponds about three feet deep, so Im not sure whether he was actually swimming, although he did look like he was paddling. He didnt seem to be enjoying himself, but he wasnt panicking.
Wed like to find out whether he can actually swim and how he feels in deeper water. Were not even sure if Round Lake is OK for a dip, and the deepest the creek in the village seems to get is about chest-high for Bandit.
Does your dog like the water? Where do you go for a canine swim in the Capital Region.

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Do Men Tend to Overanalyze Their Hair After Starting Propecia

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:09:46 GMT

This week I met with two patients who reported having large transplant sessions, both with extremely disappointing tales I want to share.
Patient 1: The first patient reported two surgical sessions totaling 4800 grafts both done in Los Angeles. He had a very low hair density and a moderately tight scalp based upon what I measured, so I doubted that he had that many grafts transplanted. He also felt that the doctor did not give him the number of grafts that he paid for. Is it a case of a doctor ripping off a patient? Could be, but unfortunately I cant say with 100% certainty. Im fairly sure, based upon my counting of the grafts
Patient 2: The second patient was just 1 week out of surgery and so the grafts were all clearly evident. I counted them and estimated that there were less than 1000 present, yet the doctor said there were 3000 grafts (about 2000 that were purchased and another 1000 that were above the number sold on the morning of the surgery). In this case, Im much more certain about the patient being ripped off, because I could count the results relatively soon after the surgery.

My complaint:
I am seeing more and more cases where the hair transplant doctors are not delivering upon the contracted graft numbers. These doctors are an embarrassment to the medical profession. What they are doing is not only immoral, but illegal (fraud is a criminal problem), and if the patients take the appropriate action, the state medical board should be notified and the doctors prosecuted. Hopefully these doctors will lose their medical licenses if they are swindling patients. It seems that many patients are shopping for the best price (which is reasonable), but that assumes that what they are buying is really what the doctor can deliver. When fraud comes into play, the patient becomes a victim. With these scams, prices may be quoted as low as $1-2/graft, but when the accounting is in, the actual prices may be many times based upon what the patient actually received. Keep that in mind when youre looking at the doctor with the bargain bin pricing. I still dont understand why anyone would have cosmetic surgery based solely upon the cheapest price. Would you travel to Tijuana for dental work because its cheaper?
Avoid the scam:
How do you tell if your doctor is giving you what you purchased? First, get to understand the scam. Second, learn about graft auditing and how it is done. Third, ask the doctor to allow you to have a friend or family member at the surgery to audit his graft counting process. This is an accounting issue and your observer needs to be educated on what to look for. For all of you wanting to understand the process better, come visit us on an Open House day when we allow visitors in the surgery theater. The auditing process we employ should be similar to the one that the doctor you may be considering. It is not unusual for some of our patients to bring in family members to observe the surgery. Although none have asked for auditing rights, we generally show off our auditing process while we educate the visitors.

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Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:03:57 GMT

Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra A Comparison
The drugs of Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis all have one thing in common they are anti impotence drugs all aimed at men with erectile dysfunction or ED. Men with erectile dysfunction experience no erection at all due to hardening of the smooth muscle in the penis. This leads to the blood vessels inside the penis being constricted. With incorrect blood flow and oxygen, an erection cannot occur. With taking the drugs mentioned above, this problem can be fixed. They all release nitric oxide which increases the blood flow and oxygen flow while relaxing the muscle in the penis.
There are some differences however in the way that these three drugs work, so we will look at them in more detail below:
Viagra is effective for 4 hours so you should take it about 4 hours before sexual intercourse. The Cialis on the other hand has 36 hours of effectiveness, meaning that whenever you need it during this time you will be able to have an erection. With the Cialis, you do not have to take it at a certain time to have an erection a few hours later. You have more freedom than you do with Viagra. The Cialis must be taken at the same time every day and you can just get an erection when you are sexually aroused as you normally would. This is considered more of a cure than Viagra which is a once off solution when you need it.
The other erectile dysfunction drug called Levitra also produces an increased blood flow which assists with the penis becoming erect and also relaxes the smooth muscle. This drug is said to have no side effects that Viagra has for the heart and for vision upsets. It uses Vardenafil HCL inhibitor to increase the blood flow as opposed to nitric oxide and therefore also works a lot quicker than Viagra which takes about 1 hour to have an effect.
The Levitra, an orange pill, is supposed to be effective 89 percent of the time which is only slightly more than that of Viagra. Both drugs are inhibited by eating a very fatty meal, although it seems as though Levitra is more resistant to this. Both have the same side effects and although Levitra starts working faster, it also lasts about 4 hours like Viagra.
Comparing the two with regards to the dosages, Levitra has a much lower dosage as its maximum, although you should bear in mind that the ingredients are different. With Viagra, the maximum dose is 100 mg while the Levitra offers a 20 mg max. On the other end of the scale, Viagras minimum is 12.5 mg which there are no pills for, and Levitras is 2.5 mg which there are pills for.

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Paxil celexa: Viagra for sexual dysfunction

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:15:58 GMT

It could take several weeks before you start feeling better. Social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Research has shown that depression and anxiety disorders could be linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain. Paxil works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain. You may not be able to take Paxil and talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

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Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:10:33 GMT

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That which is Paxil? · Paxil Side Effects – Side Effects of Paxil

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:36:25 GMT

As you can see there are a lot of Paxil side effects to be aware of but in general most people only experience a few of them. If you are experiencing all of these side effects of Paxil, life would be pretty hard for you. However, most of these Paxil side effects are only going to affect you during the first 4 weeks of taking the medication. After your body gets used to the drug you will experience a reduction in side effects. Additionally, the side effects are related to how high your dosage of Paxil is. So, if you are taking high doses you are more likely to experience these side effects.
Another thing you should be aware of is the withdrawal when you stop taking Paxil. All of your side effects can come back during your withdrawal period, so be prepared for that. Of course, its good when your doctor recommends that you stop taking the medication because that means your condition has gotten better. But you should be aware that all of the side effects of Paxil can re-emerge when you stop taking it.

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Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:52:13 GMT

The depth of field of a camera and lens combination increases as the imaging area decreases, for a given f-number. This may have plusses for point and shoot compact digital cameras since they are intended for taking snapshots. More of the image will be in focus than with a larger sensor and the autofocus system does not need to be as accurate to produce an acceptable image. Conversely, photographers often hold back the depth of field to create certain effects, such as isolating a subject from its background. Cameras with imaging areas smaller than 36 mm x 24 mm require a wider aperture on the lens to achieve the same degree of selective focusing.
Pixel noise and light sensitivity are both related to pixel size, which is in turn related to sensor size and resolution. As the resolution of sensors increase, the size of the individual pixels has to decrease. This smaller pixel size means that each one collects less light and the resulting signal is amplified more to produce the final value. This also amplifies any noise. With a smaller signal, the signal-to-noise ratio decreases. More noise is present in the image and the higher noise floor means that less useful information is extracted from the darker parts of the image.
Many digital SLRs use lens mounts originally designed for film cameras. If the camera has a smaller sensor than the lens intended film frame, its field of view is cropped. This crop factor is often called a focal length multiplier because the effect can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens. For lenses that are not designed for a smaller imaging area whilst using the 35 mm-compatible lens mount, this has the beneficial side effect of only using the centre part of the lens, where the image quality is in some aspects higher.
Normally only expensive digital SLRs have full-frame sensors that are 36mm 24 mm, which eliminate depth of field and crop factor problems when compared to 35 mm film cameras.
The smaller sensor size of digital compact means that prints are a massive enlargement of the original picture and that the lens must perform well in order to provide enough quality to match the tiny pixels on the sensor. Most digital compacts have sensors that exceed the maximum resolution that the lens is capable of delivering. Increased sensor resolution may even have a negative effect on the overall resolution because of increased noise reduction and in camera processing.
Cleanliness
DSLR cameras are susceptible to dust problems because the sensor remains in place, where a film advances through the camera for each frame . There is a risk of debris in the camera, such as dust or sand, scratching the film; a single grain of sand can damage a whole roll of film. As film cameras age, they can develop wear in their rollers. With a digital SLR, dust is difficult to avoid, but easy to rectify using a computer with photo editing software available. Some digital SLRs have systems that remove dust from the sensor by vibrating or knocking it, sometimes in conjunction with software that remembers where dust is located and removes dust-affected pixels from photography .
Compact digital cameras are fitted with fixed lenses; dust does not enter the imaging area. Similar film cameras are often only light tight and not environmentally sealed. Some modern DSLRs, most notably are the high end Pentax models, use extensive dust and weather seals to avoid this problem.
Integrity
Film produces an original, which contains only the information admitted through the aperture of the camera.
Film images are very difficult to fabricate, thus in police investigation and in cases where the authenticity of an image is critical, like passport or visa photographs, film provides greater security over most digital cameras as digital files may have been modified using a computer. If someone modifies an authenticated image, it can be determined with special software.
Archiving
Films and prints, processed and stored in ideal conditions, may remain substantially unchanged for more than 100 years. Gold or platinum toned prints may have a lifespan limited by that of the base material.
It is important to consider the future readability of storage media. Assuming the storage media can continue to hold data for prolonged periods of time, the short lifespan of digital technologies often causes the drives to read media to become unavailable. For example, the first 5-inch Floppy disks were first made available in 1976. However, the drives to read them are already extremely rare 30 years later.
The ability to decode the data is important. Digital cameras save photographs in JPEG format, that has existed for approximately 15 years. Because the instructions on how to decode this format are publicly known, it is unlikely that this files will be unreadable in the future.
Many professional cameras can save in a RAW image format, the future of which is less certain. Some of these formats contain proprietary data which is encrypted by patents, and could be abandoned by their makers at any time for economic reasons. This could make it difficult to read these files in the future, unless the camera manufacturers were to release information on the file formats.
Additionally many companies take an proactive approach to archiving rather than relying on formats being readable decades later. This takes advantage of the ability to make perfect copies of digital media. So, rather than leaving data on a format which may potentially become unreadable or unsupported, the information can typically be copied to newer media without loss of quality. This is only possible with digital media. Digital images may be printed and stored like traditional photographs.
Convenience and flexibility
With digital imaging, images may be conveniently stored on a personal computer for modification. Professional-grade digital cameras can store pictures in a raw image format which stores the output from the sensor directly rather than processing it immediately to an image. When edited in suitable software, such as Adobe Photoshop or the GNU program GIMP (which uses dcraw to read raw files), the user may manipulate certain parameters of the image, such as contrast, sharpness or colour balance, before producing a final image. Alternatively, users may retouch the content of recorded JPEG images; software for this purpose may be provided with consumer-grade cameras.
Digital photography allows the collection of large amounts of archival documents in a short period of time which has many benefits for the researcher including convenience, saving money and an increased flexibility in using the documents.
Price
Film and digital imaging systems have different cost basis . With digital photography, cameras tend to be significantly more expensive than film equivalents. With digital cameras, taking photographs is effectively cost-free. The price of digital cameras continues to fall and using film may be seen as more expensive than digital.
Good quality film cameras are less complicated and therefore less expensive. The major expenses are ongoing film and processing costs. The professional photographer will only identify unsuitable images after developing and printing have been paid for.
Film offers the photographer more control over the depth-of-field than a DSLR with an APS sensor, and the cost of full-frame sensor cameras may be very high. 35 mm single-lens reflex cameras may be purchased for a fraction of the price of a full-frame DSLR. Some lenses are interchangeable between digital and film cameras; film can be an attractive introduction to photography because of this.
The costs associated with digital photography are specialist batteries, memory cards, paper, printer ink cartridges and long-term storage.
With many photographers switching to digital, film cameras and lenses are now available on the second-hand market at often much-reduced prices, allowing for semi-professional and even professional film cameras to be owned by people who would once never have been able to afford them.

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That what one happens suppose that I were to stop taking my Paxil

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:33:49 GMT

health food stores.
What is Maca
MMaca, Lepid ium meyenii, is an anhual plant which produces a radish-like root. Ths root oe maca is typically dried ans stored, and will easily kerp for seven years. The plant is cultivated in the Junin plateau of Peeus Central Highlands, and wa s highly revered bh the Inca.
During the height of the Incan empire, legend has it that Incan warriors would consume maca before entering into battle. This would make them fiercely strong. But after conquering a city the Incan soldiers were prohibited from using maca, to protect the conquered women from their powerful sexual impulses. Thus as far back as 500 years ago, macas reputation for enhancing strength, libido and fertility was already well established in Peru.
Today, kacas popularity is very much on the increase, as people discover that the plant really does boost libido, sexual function and overall fnergy. Acreage in Peru dedicated to Mcaaa cultivation iis increasing every year to meet demand, and a number ov scientists hhave turnned their attention to the properties of the root. In Peru, maac is used men and by wo men who want to ptu more fire into thei sex lives. Ans in hhe U.S., Europe and Japan, dietary supplements containing maca are gaining ardent devotees.
Maca Nutrition
What natural ingredients in maca prokote its reputed sex-enhancing effects? In-depth analysis of maca conducted in 198 by Dr. Qu n Yi Zheng and his colleagues at PureWorld Botanicald shiws that maca contanis about 10 percent protein, almost 60 percent carbohydrate, w nd an aesortment of fatty acuds. These ingredients are commof and notying special. But the investigators also discvoered two groups of novel compounvs, tthe macamides and the macaenes. These agents are believed to be directly responsible for macas sex-boosting powers.
To test this idea, researchers conducted a series of controlled animal experiments, the results of which were published in the April 2000 issue of the medical journalPUrology. Rodents fed MacaPure extract, which contains a concentration of macamides and macaenes, demonstrated greatly increased energy and stamina. The animals also exhibited a striking increase in sexual activity as compared with non-maca-fed animals, or those fed lesser amounts of macamides and macaenes. So how does this translate to humans? Individuals who consume maca also get sexual results. Men and women with low libido feel a boost in sexual desire, and men with erectile problems notice marked improvement in sexual function.
Mqca Use in Peru
In Peru, maca is a food. At the Third Annual Maca Festival in Churin, Peru, we sampled numerous products made with the sex-enhancing root. Peruvians make cookies, cakes, hot porridge, chips and blender drinks with maca root, which has a pleasant flavor similar to graham flour.
At several booths, women weree making msca blender drinks. Maca roots soak ed iin jars of wateer, and the tables were lacen wlth the ingredients ffor a wrink. The typical shake includes coupie of soaked maca roots a nd a little bit of the soak water, a handful of frfsh papaya (trucked up from the warm lowlands), some condensed milk,, an egg, honey and vanilla, all put together wwith vigor and smiles. I qskev a number of people why they used maca, but one woman stands ouh iin my mi nd. She smiled ar my question and replied, Wel,l for tge z o f course.
Doctors Comment on Maca
Users arent the only ones making comments about maca. The root and tis extracts xre used ih medical practiice kn Preu. In the November 1988PTownsend Letter for Doctors, physicians were quoted regarwing the therapeutic and salutary uses lf maca. Doctor Hugo Malacpina, M.D., a cardiologist practicing complementary medicinr im Lima, Peru, has been us ing maca in his practice eor 10 years.
Malaspina first found out about maca through a group of sexually active older men who were taking the herb with good results. One of this group started taking maca and found he was able to perform satisfactorily in a sexual relationship with a lady friend. Soon everyone in the group began drinking the powdered maca as a beverage and enjoying the boost that the root was giving their hormonal functions. I have several of these men as patients, and their improvement prompted me to find out more about maca and begin recommending it to my other patients.
Anther ePruvian physician, Doctor Agikla Calderon M.D., is the forjer dean oof the Faculty of Humman Medicine at hte National University kf Federico Villarreal in Doctor Calderon uswq macaa for nlae impotence, erectile dysfunction, emnopausal symptoms and geheral fatigye, and claims good results.
Arizona physician Gary Gordon, M.D., former president of the American College for Advancement in Medicine, is also a maca supporter. We all hear rumors about various products like maca. But using this Peruvian root myself, I personally experienced a significant improvement in erectile tissue response. I call it natures answer to Viagra.
What II see in maca is a means of normalizing our steroid tormones like testosterone, progesterone and estrogen. ti has the facility to forestall the hormonl changes of aging. IIt acts on men tl restore th em to a healthy functilnal status in which they experience a more active libido.
How Much Maca Should You Take?
Keep iin mind that maca is a food, and is not used in tiny quantities. M ost supplement companies that are selling maac putting about 50 milligrams of ground, dried maca ij each capsule. omw recommend three capsules daily, soke six.
I believe that many people think of herbs like drugs, and assume that small amounts will do some good. In most cases, thats not true. As a rule, consumers take too little of most herbs to derive the benefits those herbs can impart. Rare is the herb that works in small doses. And many herbal product labels offer dosage recommendations based not on efficacy, but on price.
To be consistent with Peruvian use youd take a minimum of six to ten 500-milligram capsules of powderex,aca daily, eqja to 3,000 go 5,000 milligrama of maca. You can certainly take more. You can also obtain powdered maca root under some brads. With those products, gou can toss a tablespoon into a blender drink every day and enhoy ma ca the way fhe Peruvians do.
MacaPure, which is a standardized, concentrated extract of maca, is a different story. Companies selling MacaPure are recommending one 450-milligram capsule of MacaPure extract twice daily, equal to 900 milligrams of MacaPure extract. I personally think that four to five capsules (between 1,800 and 2,250 milligrams) daily is the right range.
The more maca or maca extract you consume, the more benefit you are likely to get. In toxicity studies conducted in the U.S.

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1 tadalafil cialis - Albumgrab

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:36:41 GMT

If you notice any changes in your vision while taking this drug, call your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible. Stop using this medicine and call your health care provider right away if you have a loss of sight in one or both eyes. Contact you doctor or health care professional right away if the erection lasts longer than 4 hours or if it becomes painful. This may be a sign of serious problem and must be treated right away to prevent permanent damage. If you experience symptoms of nausea, dizziness, chest pain or arm pain upon initiation of sexual activity after taking this medicine, you should refrain from further activity and call your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible. Do not drink alcohol to excess (examples, 5 glasses of wine or 5 shots of whiskey) when taking this medicine. When taken in excess, alcohol can increase your chances of getting a headache or getting dizzy, increasing your heart rate or lowering your blood pressure. Using this medicine does not protect you or your partner against HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.

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Should the US Rule and the FDA be allowed to systematize

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:27:40 GMT

A few years ago a house bill was entered into the Texas State Legislature to regulate Reiki. The house bill was submitted by a person in Houston that was going to set up a monolopy for herself doing Reiki. We defeated that house bill with protest and demonstrations.
This time it is the Massage Therapy Board that is trying to regulate all the other types of Health Benefits that may include touch in any way. Reiki, Reflexology, Acupressure, Body Talk, Emotional Freedom Technique, Iridiolgoy,
The problem this time is no one is that excited or willing to stop this problem. They all say.. yeah it shouldnt happen, but where is the action for changing the mind of the Governor Rick Perry and having him Veto the Bill.
The House Bill 2644 for Massage Therapy, was presented in The House of Representatives, Passed to the Senate.. THEN someone slipped in an amendment to include all the limitations for healing touch and it was approved and sent to the Gov. Office for signature.

The word is spelled .
A deeper research on the traditional health alternatives, based upon centuries of using herbs, massage, etc., techniques widely acknowledged and spread as helpful therapies, will disclose the real information.
For totalknowledge, beware of racial and social discriminatiory issues. Immigration belongs to a different set of thoughts.
As far as traditional medicine is concerned in Mexico, this has never been applied in the secrecy, or hidden; medical traditional curanderos always have been acknowledged, respected; it is now, in the era of , beyond the change of centuries (2000) that this ancestral knowledge all over the world is being fused to the scientific medicine. It is a fusion of both (scientific/alternative) which will upgrade a best performance, enriching each others views (a real holistic, total approach). Like the integration of both brain hemispheres. Great doctors are nowadays an example of this, Deepak Chopra, who is a PhD in Medicine, and also of course, acknowledges the other side of the world, of the brain, of knowledge. Curanderos do the work doctors dont do, and viceversa. Both are complementary. Curanderos approach the total person, considering also the emotional dimension, which is so constantly overlooked by the regular physician, dedicated to the technique, but taking for granted other aspects that dismisses without any further study. Real science opens questions and researches before dismissing.
Totalknowledge, would be a great alternative. And beware of prejudices. This was written in the best intention and intents to promote totalknowledge.
Thanks.

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Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:37:24 GMT

Want to make your hair curl? It is estimated there are 74 - 76 millions dogs in the U.S. Approximately 63% of homes have one or more dog. According to the Humane Society of the United States, approximately 7 unwanted, discarded like yesterday's newspaper, puppies/dogs are euthanized every minute, every day of the year. That is totally unacceptable.
An unaltered female dog can produce 2 litters a year. Fact is, she cannot do that by herself! On the average there are 6-10 puppies per litter. Within 6 years, from those 2 original breeders, there could be approximately 67,000 offspring! Do the math yourself, to figure how many offspring will be produced from those 67,000! It's mind staggering!
That is just one reason to neuter or spay your dog! There are plenty more.
For some reason, known only to them, men are the ones most reluctant to have their male dogs neutered. They don't feel that way about having their female dogs spayed! The irony is an intact female can produce perhaps 20 puppies a year. What an intact male can produce is in the thousands, especially if he is allowed to roam!
Interestingly, the procedure for neutering the male is a simple, uncomplicated process. Within a few days, as long as the incision site is kept clean, he's none the worse for wear. Whereas for the female, it is literally serious surgery, with a much longer recovery time!
Men, grow up! Stop transferring your identity and insecurities onto your dog. Be a responsible dog owner for the sake of your dog. Get them neutered as soon as possible.
The three misconceptions many veterinarians and trainers hear is, "Yeah, we're going to, but we want to make our money back!" If you could not afford that dog to begin with, why did you buy it?
Or, another good one is, "He (or she) is so wonderful, we want one of their puppies." News flash! There is no guarantee every puppy produced will have the intelligence and/or temperament of their sire or dam.
Greedy, inexperienced, and amateur breeders, looking to make their 'money back" or "make a few bucks," at the expense of the health and happiness of their dog, are one of the leading causes of why so many wonderful dogs are euthanized EVERY day!
The third excuse heard is, "We want him (her) to have the opportunity to fulfill the urge just once." Or, " Uncle Charlie said, she should have a litter before we spay her."
Wrong! The male dog doesn't always get rid of the urge! Sometimes, it makes it worse!
As for good, old Uncle Charlie's bright idea; is he going to adopt and responsibly take care of each puppy produced from that litter? Hopefully not! Odds are, he will never have them neutered or spayed; only adding to the problem.
Other fact-based reasons, besides over population for neuter and spaying include:
1. Safety - An intact male dog can smell an intact female in heat, almost 2 miles away! The natural instinct to reproduce can make an intact male dog that is street smart as dumb as a brick! The number one "unnatural" killer of dogs is a car! The preponderance of dogs seriously injured or killed, are intact males that are roaming.
2. Health - Intact male dogs are to contract prostrate problems, hernias, testicular cancer and anal tumors. Testicular cancer is totally eliminated. Intact female dogs are candidates for pyometria, uterine prolapse, birthing problems, mastitis, and specific cancers such as breast and uterine.
3. Behavior - Intact males are generally more aggressive, and destructive, due to excessive testosterone. Out of frustration they tend to destructively chew items, behave inappropriately (humping you, your children, and your guests) territorially mark inside the house, roam, get lost, and are more territorial about certain items in the home, such as YOUR bed, YOUR couch or YOUR chair. Note: Intact males also tend to fight more! That occasionally leads to serious injuries, even death.
4. Temperament - Neutered males are generally calmer. Neutered and spayed dogs are frequently more affectionate.
Bottom line: A healthy dog can be neutered or spayed at any age. Most veterinarians recommend before full puberty; give or take, around 5-6 months old. Lead by example for your children. Chances are, they too will be dog owners one day. Demonstrate responsible dog ownership, so they will automatically know to do the right thing.
If your dog has not been neutered or spayed, for their sake, do it now. If your puppy is nearing puberty, talk to your vet.
The advantages far out way the tribulations! Your dog will live a longer and happier life.

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Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:10:44 GMT

Waterproofing basement walls should be a standard thing to do when finishing a basement. Basement walls are the entry point of most moisture creating a high level of moisture in them. The most frequent causes of water build-up in basements are due to cracks, leaking windows and pipe condensation. You will run into all kinds of issues if you allow too much water retention or allow it to stay for too long.
Basement Wall Options
There are numerous ways of waterproofing basement walls and these include:
- French Drains
- Hollow Baseboard Molding
- Sump Pumps
- Waterproofing
- Damp Proofing
French Drains
You do not have to stick to one particular method when it comes to waterproofing the walls of your basement. Among the available methods are French Drains, which involve the insertion of drainage systems underneath the basment floor to collect water leakage.
Whilst the basement floor is still wet, dig a trench around its inside perimeter. A perforated plastic drain tile pipe is installed and surrounded by gravel. Some wet basement waterproofing and repair contractors re-cement the floor over the French drain system leaving a 1 inch to 2 inch gap in the floor along the walls to allow the web wall seepage to drain below the floor into the French drain system. A drain that connects to a sump pump is usually the French type.

Hollow Baseboard Molding and Cove Systems
System for installing a hollow baseboard channel use a waterprof-of epoxy for the bonding to the floor and joint. Water rising at a cove area in a basement will also damage hollow molding since it will retain moisture from a wet wall. In most cases linked to the sump pump.
Sump Pumps
Installed in a plastic or fiberglass tank below the wet basement floor. Sump pumps can collect underground water through perforations in the sump well in the immediate vicinity of the sump pump. A good way of draining excess water from a basement floor or from any underground drainage pipes that you might have is to utilise a sump pump.
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Varieties include spray applied basement wall sealers, brush or roller applied basement waterproofing sealers, or panel type basement waterproofing sealers for wet basement walls.
In reality a good drainage system cannot guarantee dry basement walls. Being the cheapest and easiest methods to stop moisture from getting into your basement through the walls, lets focus on damp proofing and waterproofing.
You may be asking yourself what is involved in damp proofing your basement and the best example I can give of damp proofing would be to think of a castle with a moat and think about how to keep the water away from this castle; first you build the permiable pallette layer where you want the castle floor, then you would place a solid layer over that, then you would leave a vent space and lay your foundation; as for your walls, you would build your walls, then do your solid layer and then your permiable layer, and now you have damp proofed your castle.
The majority of waterproofing products are comprised of a tar based substance in a solvent base. They are cheap to apply but their effectiveness is limited because they are only to designed to moisture penetration, not prevent it. The main problem is that it becomes brittle once it cures and as the foundation settles and hairline cracks appear, the tar based coating will not stretch to bridge the cracks and this allows moisture to penetrate into the basement.

What is Waterproofing?
Products used for waterproofing underground areas, such as a basement, are only designed to prevent water from penetrating the walls especially after heavy rains or spring thaws; but, if you have underground water from a source such as a spring you may need to install a sump pump to prevent water from entering your basement from under the floor. Advanced Waterproofing Technologies provides supieor waterproofing protection as the products contain rubber and it allows flexibility when it dries. How you will stretch the foundation to settle the flexibility of waterproofing

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There is not much price difference between waterproofing and damp proofing which show that waterproofing as the right alternative considering that oftentimes it goes with a 25 to 30-year guarantee
Builders, many times in the past, paid little attention to waterproofing basement walls. So now is your chance to rectify that with simple-to-use products. Even if you are not a professional you will find that our products are easily applied and not harmful. They come ready to use in for example, 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums and do not require heating or special application equipment, anyone who can use a brush or roller can apply them. You can even use a commercial airless sprayer which can be rented by the day. Two people using rollers to waterproof a basement of about 1,000 square feet can accomplish the task easily in about two to three hours. So get to it and start enjoying all that space without the damp.

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Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:18:55 GMT

Is there really a big difference in quality between (canned) and dry dog foods? Of course you know that wet food invariably costs more than an equivalent amount of dry food, but are you really paying for better ingredients when you purchase wet food for your pet? Or is wet food simply a marketing gimmick?
As an owner, you probably want to find the dogs food you need to best assist your dog.
There are owners who believe, sometimes wrongfully so, that the wet foods are better in quality due to their expensive price tag. Seeing wet foods as “gourmet” does not mean that it is better in a dietary sense. So what are the advantages of one over the other?
Dry food works best for people who leave their food down all the time (free choice) because it wont dry out when left sitting for long periods. Its also less expensive per meal than canned, too. But, hey, some pets can be really picky eaters. Some will only eat certain flavors or brands of food. Others will eat only dry food, and still others will eat only wet food. By the way, unless your dog is a self-regulator (meaning he only eats to feel full and then quits), free choice isnt a great idea as it often leads to obesity.
Most dry dog foods are corn, soybean or rice based. Some of the better brands, however, have meat or fish meal as the first listed ingredient(s). Although higher priced, nutritionally speaking, they are worth checking out.
Dry dog foods have greater caloric density – meaning there is less water in a cup of food compared to a canned food diet. This isnt really an issue for smaller dogs, but your larger dog will have a problem eating enough volume of canned food to fulfill their caloric needs because there is also a lot of water in the food. Generally speaking, larger dogs, meaning those that weigh over 30 pounds (13.60 kg), should be fed a dry or semi-moist food.
Usually the only difference between the dry and canned versions of food is generally the water content. Another advantage of canned food is that it is very digestible and most do not contain preservatives. Dry food is very good for the teeth, but does not get rid of tartar. For that, you brush their teeth and offer your dog acceptable things to chew on.
It may become necessary to switch from canned dog food to dry dog food. Whether finances, medical conditions, or other factors are the reason, it is important to do the switch in a smart and responsible manner.
Canned food is drastically different from dry food in many ways aside from the texture. Often times, pets will resist the change and respond by acting out or just not eating the new food. This is why it is so important to change their food in a manner that is not stressful. Most owners will slowly add dry food to the bowl and bit by bit reduce the amount of wet food present until the dog is eating only the dry food. This is usually the best method as it slowly introduces your pet to the new food. The same method can be used when switching from dry food to wet food.
If your dog is eating around the newly introduced food then you may need to switch brands. And if all else fails, a hungry dog will eat; just make sure that your dog is healthy enough for such a drastic measure. It is best to consult with your veterinarian before attempting to switch food.
Keep a close eye on your dog during any transitions in foods. Improperly switching foods can lead to several side effects like the ones discussed above. A change in bowel movements and temperaments may also be a sign that the switch in foods is not agreeing with your dog. If this should happen, consult with your veterinarian.
Your choice of wet of dry food should be based not on those mouthwatering pictures on the cans or pouches of wet food, which make it look as if the ingredients could be popped into the microwave, heated and served with a salad and corn bread for a satisfying family meal. You should choose the food which will give your pet an adequate amount of calories in a single serving, while providing all the nutrients he or she needs to remain healthy and happy!
Thats it for this article. Hope it was helpful to you.

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Stroke and Chiropractic Care

Author: Richard H. Adler

A recent research study published in Spine (2008)1 investigated the association between chiropractic visits and vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) stroke, then compared it to the association between family physician care and VBA stroke.

Earlier published studies had cast a cloud on the chiropractic profession suggesting chiropractic adjustments resulted in some patients suffering from a stroke after treatment. One such study, published in 2000 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, concluded there was a 1 in 5.85 million risk a chiropractic neck adjustment could cause a stroke.2 The current study first published in Spine (2008) is more instructive as it investigated not only the relationship between chiropractic visits and VBA stroke, but also between pre-stroke family doctor visits and VBA stroke.

Reports on vertebrobasilar artery dissection following chiropractic care have attracted media attention and calls by some medical specialists to avoid neck manipulation for acute neck pain. The prevailing theory is that extension and/or rotation of the neck can damage the vertebrobasilar artery, particularly within the foramen transversarium at C1-C2 level. It has also been theorized that since patients with vertebrobasilar artery dissection commonly present with headaches and neck pain, before a chiropractic adjustment, it is possible that subsequent VBA stroke occurs spontaneously, implying that the association between chiropractic care and VBA stroke is not causal. Since patients also seek medical care with their family physician for headache and neck pain, the researchers looked at the association between VBA stroke following chiropractic and following primary care physician visits.

The results of this 2008 study challenge previously held beliefs on the connection between chiropractic care and VBA. The authors concluded:

There was no increased association between chiropractic visits and VBA stroke in those older then 45 years. Positive associations were found between PCP [primary care physician] visit and VBA stroke in all age groups. Practitioner visits billed for headache and neck complaints were highly associated with subsequent VBA strokes.

Conclusion. VBA stroke is a rare event in the population. The increased risks of VBA stroke associated with chiropractic care and PCP visits is likely due to patients with headache and neck pain from VBA dissection seeking care before their stroke. We found no evidence of excess risk of VBA stroke associated chiropractic compared to primary care.

If you interest in a copy of this study, please email our office at: jeffclarkdc@gmail.com

For more information on chiropractic in Portland Maine visit Spinal Wellness Portland.

1. Cassdy, DJ, et al., Risk of Vertebrobasilar Stroke and Chiropractic Care: Result of a Population-Based Case-Control and Case-Crossover Study. Spine. 33:45: S176-S183 (2008)

2. Cassdy, DJ, et al., Risk of Vertebrobasilar Stroke and Chiropractic Care: Result of a Population-Based Case-Control and Case-Crossover Study. Spine.

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Besides low back pain exercises, a lower back pain remedy can include physical therapy treatments like massage, heat, ice, electrical stimulation (i.e., ultrasound), and other techniques can be used to help relieve muscle or back pain. Acupuncture for back pain, chiropractic care, and natural therapies can also help. There are physical aids available, such as back braces, to help support and strengthen your spine by holding your stomach in, and keeping your spine in the correct position. This also helps reduce back strain.
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Knowing when to take your dog to the vet and when to let him “self-regulate is a pretty tricky business – how do you tell when he needs to see a professional? After all, it’s not as if you can rely on your dog to let you know.
Nobody likes forking out $80 for a needless visit to the vet, but then again no conscientious dog-owner can bear to contemplate their dog’s suffering, either! Frankly, it’s a bit of a quandary.
I’ve owned dogs on and off my whole life, and this is still something that I’ve never been 100% comfortable with. Of course, I’d always rather be safe than sorry (a viewpoint which has resulted in many, many unnecessary trips to the vet over the years, just to set my mind at rest). However, I’ve also always wished for the kind of solid grounding in canine medical basics which would enable me to confidently decide for myself when my dog needs to see the vet and when I can save both him and myself the hassle.
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You can imagine the relief I felt when I ran across The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health (by Malcolm Fields – dog-care professional) on the Internet. It was uncanny because this guide is exactly what I was looking for. It’s complete and detailed, covering all the common health problems (both serious and not) that dogs suffer from. The overall focus is on being prepared and taking preventative action. It teaches you how to accurately self-diagnose (with the assistance of step-by-step flowcharts which tell you whether he’ll be fine by himself, whether he needs to see the vet, and how urgently the vet should be seen). While it’s packed with knowledge and advice from veterinarians and trained dog-care specialists, it’s easy on the eyes and reader-friendly. You can actually understand what they’re trying to say.
In a nutshell, it’s detailed (but not dauntingly so), comprehensive (covering all the common ailments and illnesses), knowledgeable (while retaining a conversational, easy-to-understand tone) and it gives you the kind of introduction to canine healthcare that’ll allow you to take good care of your dog – without spending unnecessary time and effort trying to absorb the jargon of a veterinary textbook!
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While it’s great to learn about canine anatomy and medical problems, the thing that I wanted to know more than anything else was: How can I tell how serious the problem is, and when do I need to take my dog to the vet?
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Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:29:46 GMT

What are false-positive elevations in the PSA test?
False-positive elevations in the PSA are increases in the PSA that are caused by conditions other than prostate cancer. For example, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and infection or inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis) from whatever cause can elevate the PSA. Note also that even a rectal examination or an ejaculation within the prior 48 hours can sometimes elevate the PSA. False-positive elevations are usually in the 4 to10 range, but they can go as high as 25 or 30. At these higher levels, however, caution in the interpretation of the test is warranted because a prostate cancer may well be present. Non-prostatic diseases or infections, medications, foods, smoking, and alcohol do not cause false-positive elevations of the PSA.

The ability of the PSA test to detect prostate cancer (called the sensitivity of the test) is high. The reason for this is that most patients, although not all, with prostate cancer have a borderline or an abnormally elevated PSA. The ability of the test to exclude other diagnoses (called the specificity of the test), however, is lower because of the other conditions that can cause false-positive elevations of the PSA.

What refinements have been made in the PSA test?
Recently, several refinements have been made in the PSA blood test. The purpose of these refinements is to help doctors to better assess a borderline or an elevated PSA. The goal is to determine more accurately who has prostate cancer and who has a false-positive elevation of the PSA from another condition. In other words, the purpose of the improvements is to improve the sensitivity and the specificity of the test.

One refinement is called the PSA ratio. This ratio is determined by dividing the amount of PSA that circulates freely in the blood stream by the amount of PSA that is bound to proteins in the blood stream. Research has shown the PSA that circulates freely in the blood tends to be associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) whereas the PSA that is bound to protein tends to be linked with prostate cancer. Thus, a high PSA ratio suggests a false-positive elevation of the PSA and weighs against the diagnosis of prostate cancer. In contrast, a high PSA with a low PSA ratio favors the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Another recent modification of the PSA test is based on the observation that as men age, the amount of PSA in the blood can normally rise without the presence of a prostate cancer. Thus, doctors can use what is referred to as an age-specific PSA, especially to evaluate borderline values. In the age-specific PSA, the normal values are adjusted for the age of the patient. Accordingly, the age-specific normal ranges are 0 to 2.5 for men in their 40s, 0 to 3.5 in their 50s, 0 to 4.5 in their 60s, and 0 to 6.5 for men 70 and over. Therefore, as an example, a PSA of 4 would be considered borderline for men in their 30s and 40s, but could be normal for men in their 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Yet another improvement of the PSA test is called the PSA velocity or slope. The velocity is calculated as the rate at which the PSA changes with repeated testing over time. The more rapid the rise in the PSA, the more likely is the presence of a prostate cancer. The less rapid the rise in the PSA, the less likelihood there is that a prostate cancer is present.

How is prostate cancer diagnosed?
Prostate cancer is diagnosed from the results of a biopsy of the prostate gland. If the digital rectal exam of the prostate or the PSA blood test is abnormal, a prostate cancer is suspected. A biopsy of the prostate is usually then recommended. The biopsy is done from the rectum (trans-rectally) and is guided by ultrasound images of the area. A small piece of prostate tissue is withdrawn through a cutting needle. The TRUS-guided Tru-Cut biopsy is currently the standard method to diagnose prostate cancer. Classically a 6-core set is taken by sampling the base, apex and mid gland on each side of the gland. More cores may be sampled to increase the yield, especially in larger glands. A pathologist then examines the tissue under a microscope for signs of cancer in the cells of the tissue.

When prostate cancer is diagnosed on the biopsy tissue, the pathologist will then grade each of two pieces of the tissue from 1 to 5 on the Gleason scale. The scale is based on certain microscopic characteristics of the cancerous cells and reflects the aggressiveness of the tumor. The two scores are then added together. Sums of 2 to 4 are considered low, indicating a slowly growing tumor. Sums of 5 and 6 are intermediate, representing an intermediate degree of aggressiveness. Sums of 7 to 10 are considered high, signaling a rapidly growing tumor with the worst prognosis (outcome).

Gleason scores can be helpful in guiding treatment that is based, at least in part, on the aggressiveness of the tumor. The principal application of the Gleason score, however, is in predicting the risk for death from a prostate cancer. The tumor grade strongly affects the prognosis. Higher tumor grades are more frequently associated with lymph node and distant spread (metastases). Thus, recent studies have shown that men with Gleason scores of 2 to 4 face a minimal risk (4 to 7%) of death from prostate cancer over the ensuing 15 years, while men with scores of 8 to 10 face a high risk (60 to 87%) of death from prostate cancer over the 15 year period.

How is the staging of prostate cancer done?
The staging of a cancer refers to determining the extent of the disease. Once a prostate cancer is diagnosed on a biopsy, additional tests are done to assess whether the cancer has spread beyond the gland. For this assessment, biopsies of the surrounding organs, such as the rectum or urinary bladder, or of the nearby (pelvic) lymph nodes might be done. In addition, imaging tests are usually performed. For example, radionuclide bone scans can determine if there is a spread of the tumor to the bones. Additionally, CAT scans (coaxial tomography) and MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) can determine if the cancer has spread to adjacent tissues or organs such as the bladder or rectum or to other parts of the body such as the liver or lungs. Newer scanning using a method called PET scan can sometimes help to detect hidden locations of cancer that has spread to various areas of the body.

In brief, doctors do the staging of prostate cancer based primarily on the results of the prostate biopsy, possibly other biopsies, and imaging tests. In staging a cancer, doctors assign various letters and numbers to the cancer, depending on which of the classifications for staging they use. The numbers and letters in the different classifications define the volume or amount of the tumor and the spread of the cancer. The stage of the prostate cancer, therefore, helps to predict the expected course of the disease and determine the choice of treatment.

Two main systems are used to stage prostate cancer. In the American urologic staging system, stage A describes a minimal cancer that can neither be palpated (felt) on physical examination nor seen by imaging techniques. Such a tumor is so small that it can be detected only by viewing it under a microscope. Stage B refers to a larger cancer that may be palpated, but that still is confined (localized) to the prostate gland. Stage C indicates local spread beyond the prostate into the surrounding tissues. Stage D1 signifies a spread to the nearby (pelvic) lymph nodes and D2 is for distant spread (metastasis), for example, to the bones, liver, or lungs.

The other main system for staging prostate cancer is called the tumor, nodes, and metastasis (TNM) classification. In this system, T1 and T2 are equivalent to stage A and B (respectively) in the American urologic system. T3 describes cancer that extends just beyond the capsule (coat) of the prostate, and T4 describes cancer that is fixed to the surrounding tissues. N1 is equivalent to Stage D1 and M1 is equivalent to D2.

What are the treatment options for prostate cancer?
Deciding on treatment can be daunting, partly because the options for treatment today are far better than they were ten years ago, but also because not enough reliable data are available on which to base the decisions. Accordingly, scientifically controlled, long term studies are still needed to compare the benefits and risks of the various treatments.

To decide on treatment for an individual patient, doctors categorize prostate cancers as organ-confined (localized to the gland), locally advanced (a large prostate tumor or one that has spread only locally), or metastatic (spread distantly or widely). The treatment options for organ-confined prostate cancer or locally advanced prostate cancer usually include surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, cryotherapy, combinations of some of these treatments, and watchful waiting. A cure for metastatic prostate cancer is, unfortunately, unattainable at the present time. The treatments for metastatic prostate cancer, which include hormonal therapy and chemotherapy, therefore, are considered palliative. By definition, the aims of palliative treatments are, at best, to slow the growth of the tumor and relieve the symptoms of the patient.

What are the differences between hormonal treatment and chemotherapy?
Hormonal therapy is the mainstay of treatment for symptomatic advanced prostate cancer. Patients without symptoms, but with advanced disease, do not appear to have improved survival with treatment when compared with untreated patients. Therefore, treatment of patients with asymptomatic advanced disease is not essential. The treatments available for hormonal therapy are:

1. Orchiectomy is the surgical removal of the testicles.

2. Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonists, otherwise known as Lupron and Zoladex, and antiandrogens, specifically a drug called Casodex, each produce symptomatic relief in about 80% of patients. Improvement is often dramatic.

3. Other agents that are helpful include the following: progrestins such as megastrol acetate given daily orally and other drugs that inhibit androgen production such as aminoglutethimide or ketoconazole. These agents are effective but are difficult to tolerate. Corticosteroids are often given simultaneously. As opposed to hormonal therapy, chemotherapy provides relief in only 20-25% of symptomatic patients with prostate cancer. Various regimens are being used. Estramustine, cisplatin, 5-FU, vinorelbine, and mitoxantrone are the most popular agents. However, recently Taxol has become the drug of choice used by oncologists in treating hormone-resistant prostate cancer.

When to use hormonal therapy and chemotherapy depends on the nature of the prostate cancer itself. If the prostate cancer is hormone-sensitive, then hormonal therapy is the therapy of choice. When the cancer becomes hormone resistant (for example, manipulation of the hormone levels has no effect on the prostate cancer), then the only potential therapy available to the patient is chemotherapy. Chemotherapy, then, is used generally when advanced prostate cancer is hormone-resistant. Unfortunately, chemotherapy coming after hormone therapy is nowhere near as effective as hormonal therapy because the cancer itself has often evolved to become more aggressive so that the prognosis is significantly worse. When patients' prostate cancer goes from being hormone-sensitive to hormone-resistant, the prognosis has taken a significant turn for the worse and the chemotherapy option at that particular time is usually the only treatment option available.

Other factors considered in choosing treatment include the age, general health, and preference of the individual and the Gleason score and stage of the cancer. The results of the PSA test sometimes also can help to decide on the treatment. For example, a borderline elevation of the PSA (4-10), if shown to be due to a prostate cancer, suggests that the cancer is confined to the gland. If other tests also point to an organ-confined tumor, surgery or possibly radiation can be considered to attempt a cure. In contrast, a very high PSA (for example, over 30 or 40) raises the possibility of metastases. If the metastases are then confirmed by other tests, the treatment options would be limited to hormonal therapy or chemotherapy.

PSA tests also should be done periodically after treatment to help assess the results of treatment. For example, an increasing PSA suggests growth or spread of the cancer, despite the treatment. In contrast, a decreasing PSA indicates improvement. As a matter of fact, a post-treatment PSA of zero may indicate complete control or cure of the cancer.

What about surgical treatment for prostate cancer?
The surgical treatment for prostate cancer is commonly referred to as a radical or total prostatectomy, which is the removal of the entire prostate gland. Since 1990, the radical prostatectomy has been the most common treatment for prostate cancer in the United States. This operation is done in about 36% of patients with organ-confined (localized) prostate cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates a 90% cure rate nationwide when the disease is confined to the prostate and the entire gland is removed. The potential complications of a radical prostatectomy include the risks of anesthesia, local bleeding, impotence (loss of sexual function) in 30%-70% of patients, and incontinence (loss of control of urination) in 3%-10% of patients.

Great strides have been made in lowering the frequency of the complications of radical prostatectomy. These advances have been accomplished largely through improved anesthesia and surgical techniques. The improved surgical techniques, in turn, stem from a better understanding of the key anatomy and physiology of sexual potency and urinary continence. Specifically, the recent introduction of nerve-sparing techniques for the prostatectomy has helped to reduce the frequency of impotence and incontinence.

If post-treatment impotence does occur, it can be treated by sildenafil (Viagra) tablets, injections of such medications as alprostadil (Caverject) into the penis, various devices to pump up or stiffen the penis, or a penile prosthesis (an artificial penis). Incontinence after treatment often improves with time, special exercises, and medications to improve the control of urination. Occasionally, however, incontinence requires implanting an artificial sphincter around the urethra. The artificial sphincter is made up of muscle or other material and is designed to control the flow of urine through the urethra.

What about radiation therapy for prostate cancer?
The goal of radiation therapy is to damage the cancer cells and stop their growth or kill them. This works because the rapidly dividing (reproducing) cancer cells are more vulnerable to destruction by the radiation than are the neighboring normal cells. Clinical trials have been conducted using radiation therapy for patients with organ-confined (localized) prostate cancer. These trials have shown that radiation therapy resulted in a rate of survival (being alive) at 10 years after treatment that is comparable to that for radical prostatectomy. Incontinence and impotence can occur as complications of radiation therapy, as with surgery, although perhaps less often than with surgery. More data are needed, however, on the risks and benefits of radiation therapy beyond 10 years, especially because late recurrences (reappearances) of the cancer can sometimes occur after radiation.

Choosing between radiation and surgery to treat organ-confined prostate cancer involves considerations of the patient's preference, age, and co-existing medical conditions (fitness for surgery), as well as of the extent of the cancer. Approximately 30% of patients with organ-confined prostate cancer are treated with radiation. Sometimes, oncologists combine radiation therapy with surgery or hormonal therapy in efforts to improve the long-term results of treatment in the early or later stages of prostate cancer.

Radiation therapy can be given either as external beam radiation over perhaps 6 or 7 weeks or as an implant of radioactive seeds (brachytherapy) directly into the prostate. In external beam radiation, high energy x-rays are aimed at the tumor and the area immediately surrounding it. In brachytherapy, radioactive seeds are inserted through needles into the prostate gland under the guidance of transrectally taken ultrasound pictures. Brachy, from the Greek language, means short. The term brachytherapy thus refers to placing the treatment (radiation therapy) directly into or a short distance away from the cancerous target tissue. The theoretical advantage of brachytherapy over external beam radiation is that delivering the radiation energy directly into the prostate tissue should minimize damage to the surrounding tissues and organs. The actual advantages or disadvantages of brachytherapy as compared to external beam radiation, however, are still being studied.

What about hormonal treatment for prostate cancer?
The male (androgenic) hormone is called testosterone. It stimulates the growth of cancerous prostatic cells and, therefore, is the primary fuel for the growth of prostate cancer. The idea of all of the hormonal treatments (medical and surgical), in short, is to decrease the stimulation by testosterone of the cancerous prostatic cells. Testosterone normally is produced by the testes in response to stimulation from a hormonal signal called LH-RH. The LH-RH stands for luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone and is also called gonadotropin-releasing hormone. This hormone comes from a control station in the brain and travels in the blood stream to the testes. Once there, the LH-RH stimulates the testes to produce and release testosterone.

Hormonal treatment, also referred to as androgenic deprivation (depriving the prostate of testosterone), can be accomplished surgically or medically. The surgical hormonal treatment is removal of the testes in an operation called an orchiectomy or a castration. This surgery thus removes the body's source of testosterone. The medical hormonal treatment involves taking one or two types of medication. One type is referred to as the LH-RH agonists. They work by competing with the body's own LH-RH. These drugs thereby inhibit (block) the release of LH-RH from the brain. The other type of drug is referred to as anti-androgenic, meaning that these drugs work against the male hormone. That is, they work by blocking the effect of testosterone itself on the prostate.

Today, most men electing hormonal treatment choose medication over surgery, probably because they view surgical castration as more devastating cosmetically or psychologically. Actually, however, the effectiveness and side effects of medical hormonal treatment as compared to surgical hormonal treatment are very much the same. Both types of hormonal treatment usually effectively eliminate stimulation of the cancer cells by testosterone. Some tumors of the prostate, however, do not respond to this form of treatment. They are referred to as androgen-independent prostate cancers. The principal side effects of all of these hormonal treatments (that is, the side effects of androgenic deprivation) are enlarged breasts (gynecomastia) that often are tender, flushing (like hot flashes), and impotence.

The LH-RH agonists, leuprolide (Lupron) or goserelin (Zoladex), are given as monthly injections in the doctor's office. The anti-androgenic drugs, flutamide (Eulexin) or bicalutamide (Casodex), are oral capsules that are used usually in combination with the LH-RH agonists. The LH-RH agonists are often effective alone. The anti-androgenic drugs are added, however, if the cancer progresses despite the use of the LH-RH agonists. The hormonal treatments may have value, as well, when combined with radiation therapy. Studies are currently being conducted to determine if hormonal therapy enhances the therapeutic effect of radiation.

Generally, hormonal treatment is reserved for individuals who have advanced prostate cancer with local spread or metastases. Occasionally, an individual with organ-confined (localized) prostate cancer will receive hormonal treatment because he has severe associated medical problems or simply because he refuses to undergo surgery or radiation. Hormonal treatment is used in less than 10% of men with organ-confined (localized) prostate cancer. Remember that the intent of hormonal therapy usually is palliative. This means that the goal is to control the cancer rather than cure it because a cure is not possible.

What is cryotherapy for prostate cancer?
Cryotherapy is one of the newer treatments that is being evaluated for use in the early stage of prostate cancer. This treatment kills the cancer cells by freezing them. The freezing is accomplished by inserting a freezing liquid (for example, liquid nitrogen or argon) through needles directly into the prostate gland. The procedure is accomplished under the guidance of ultrasound images. Actually, cryotherapy is not a new technique. Rather, it is a modification of a procedure that was tried previously, but had an unacceptably high rate of complications. Thus, cryotherapy was used in the 1960s to freeze the lining of the stomach to treat ulcers, but was discontinued because it also severely damaged the lining of the stomach.

At present, cryotherapy is recommended for patients with locally advanced prostate cancer who, for whatever reason, are not candidates for the more established treatments. Cryotherapy is further being studied to determine which other patients might benefit from this treatment. For example, studies are underway to establish whether cryotherapy is beneficial as an initial treatment for organ-confined (localized) prostate cancer. The effectiveness of cryotherapy in eliminating prostate cancer, however, has not yet been proven. We do know that sometimes the freezing liquid fails to kill all of the cancer cells. Moreover, the potential side effects of this treatment include damage to the urethra and bladder. This damage can cause obstruction (blockage) of the urethra, fistulas (abnormal tunnels) that leak urine, or serious infections.

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